“The world was shocked to learn I wrote a bestseller at 66. No matter how long you live, you have stories to tell. What else is there to do but head off on the Conestoga wagon of the soul?” – Pulitzer Prize winning author Frank McCourt, Angela’s Ashes When people tell me they wonder if it’s too late to pursue… Read more →
I laughed out loud at the irony of reading this quote online – “Being a good writer is 20% hard work and 80% not getting distracted by the Internet” – while I was supposed to be working on my book. Thanks for calling me out, Internet. These days, the key to being a good ANYTHING is 20% paying attention to… Read more →
Here at the point in Balboa Park near San Diego, CA. I’m smiling because I’ve decided that, as we near October 1st – the “official” end of my Year by the Water – I’m nowhere near ready for this to end. As my friend Joan Fallon said, “Looks like this is transitioning into LIFE by the Water.” She’s right. At this… Read more →
As 17-time Emcee of the Maui Writers Conference, I had the opportunity to talk with Poet Laureate W. S. Merwin under a gentle night sky at the Presenters Reception of our first Maui Writers Conference. The private reception was held on a white sand beach under a full moon. I had just written a book on Concentration and asked Merwin,… Read more →
“One day you’ll wake up and there won’t be any time left to do the things you’ve always wanted to do.” – Paulo Coelho When people tell me they’re thinking about writing, I tell them, “Ideas and books in your head help no one.” Have you ever thought of it that way? If you have EEE (Experiences, Expertise, Epiphanies) that would benefit others; it’s… Read more →
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